[Jen's List] Friday - May 16

[Jennifer Levinson]

Have a nice weekend and stay cool!

FLORAL FIELDS
As a former corporate event coordinator, Debbie Fields is an amazing florist & understands the need to provide each client with personal service and attention. She believes that perfection lies in the details and will pay close attention to your specific needs. To achieve this, Debbie works closely with her clients, advising them on every possible aspect of their special day that could be transformed by floral design - whether simple or extravagant. She views each design as a piece of art, and has an extraordinary way with color, texture, and fragrance, using only the highest quality flowers and materials. Debbie takes pride in each and every arrangement, reflecting her long-lasting love of working with flowers. To speak with Debbie about your wedding or special event plans, please contact her at 818-422-0140 or email her at: debbie at floralfields.net



"LIVE IN LOVE" CONCERT
FIRST TUESDAY'S CIRCLE OF GIVING ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
SATURDAY NIGHT - JUNE 7th at 7:00 PM
AGAPE INTERNATIONAL  SPIRITUAL CENTER
5700 Buckingham Parkway in Culver City
$75/TICKETS - Sell 5 tickets and yours is FREE!
All $500 donations receive 2 complimentary tickets! ($90pp after 5/24)
7-8 pm Silent Auction, Light Hors'douvres, Non-Alcoholic Bar
8-8:30 pm FTCOG/CHARLEY'S FUND Presentation and Films
8:30-9 pm Live Auction and Silent Auction Finale
9-10 pm "LIVE IN LOVE" CONCERT
10-10:30 pm Home Made Deserts from the Kitchen of First Tuesday Gals!
100% goes toward both local and global efforts on behalf of children and families.
7 MINUTE VIDEO ABOUT THE 2007 PROJECT 2008 CHOSEN FAMILY-http://www.rememberthatmoment.com/FirstTuesday_laura_web.mov
50% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO CHARLEY'S FUND:PLEASE VISIT & HELP US SAVE LIVES....http://www.charleysfund.org/
VIEW THIS MOVING VIDEO TO LEARN MORE ABOUT "Hope for Javier" - http://www.charleysfund.org/
PURCHASE TICKETS NOW - http://www.firsttuesdayla.com/tickets.html
MAKE A DONATION TO FIRST TUESDAY CIRCLE OF GIVING - http://www.firsttuesdayla.com/tickets.html
Questions?  Call Marcy Cole - 310-266-5705


The Three Little Pigs
May 3rd - June 28th
The Bubble Gum Playhouse 
Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.  
Reservations Required - Call 310 285-5160 
13500 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks
http://bubblegumplayhouse.com/


Adorable Shirts for Dad this Fathers Day
http://www.toysrus.com/search/index.jsp?sr=1&f=Taxonomy%2FTRUS%2F2255957&origkw=dad+t-shirt&kw=dad+t-shirt&kwCatId=&view=all


Stir Crazy Kidz:  Where cook kids cook!
Summer is almost here, which brings fresh vegetables and fruits to the Farmers' Markets. Visit www.Stircrazykidz.com to see all the cooking classes available. Any questions please, e-mail: cooking at stircrazykidz.com Or call 818-340-cook (340-2665). They use and focus on Fresh, Local, seasonal and Organic whenever possible! Call to schedule your party!
7527 Fallbrook Avenue in West Hills


Photo Names
A bunch of your favorite photos and digitally processed into a beautiful 30" x 7" collage contained within the word of your choice. Many people choose their child's name with photos of that child contained within.   But you could also use the name of a vacation spot with photos of the trip, the name of a loved one like "Grandma" or "Grandpa" with photos of precious grandchildren, or even a word that reflects an activity or emotion, like "Sailing" or "Love".  http://www.photonames.net/home.html


Join Reading Magic at the LA Public Library
June-Aug. 2008
Magicians, storytellers, crafts and more - All free and fun!
For more info about this and other events, call 213-228-7481
www.lapl.org


Seeking Sitters
A nationally recognized Babysitting Service. Many of the clients use our Babysitters for part time help or as an alternative to a full time Daycare or Nanny service. All Professional Sitters are background screened babysitters and only the most qualified are approved for the SeekingSitters Babysitting Team. https://www.seekingsitters.com/index.asp?


MAJOR CABLE NETWORK CASTING AMAZING NEW DESIGN SHOW
Design Surprise! LIKE "WHAT NOT TO WEAR" FOR HOME DECORATING
Do you want to secretly nominate someone for a room design makeover?
Do you know someone with a quirky decorating style that friends or family just don't understand?.
More animal prints than a safari
A taxidermy room
Early school years trophy room
Everything in pink
Giant doll collection, ETC.
On this exciting new TV show, family and friends will have the chance to confront loved ones who have created a decorating disaster - and the design team will turn tacky to terrific! Shhhh!  Remember, it's a surprise, so keep this a secret from the person you're nominating. Selected households will receive $500, and a possible room makeover!  Nominator receives $500 too! www.mysticartpictures.com
Call Now - Email Photos - Kathie, Andrea or Eric, 818-563-4131 - homedesignshow at gmail.com



SoccerKidsUSA 
Registration now open for summer classes, camps and clinics with SoccerKidsUSA - a playful and nurturing youth sports program dedicated simply to "Fun, Sun & Soccer!!!"  Offering a nourishing, safe, supportive environment for children, ages 3-8, to grow and play....SoccerKidsUSA teaches more than just a sport, they teach a love for learning. www.SoccerKidsUSA.com, or call 310.737.0174


THE BEST PLACE TO FIND PARTY DECORATIONS AND GIFTS ONLINE
In a panic because you can't find the decorations you want for your childs birthday party? check out www.thetoyhunt.com
They sell decorations, toys, games, mommy and baby items and much much more. The site is easy to use and they are completely accomodating.


JUDICIAL ELECTIONS  - June 3rd
Michael Jesic is an outstanding candidate for Superior Court Judge (Seat 154 - in Los Angeles County).  According to some political analysts, this election may be a historically low voter turnout (given the general election in November), so every vote is even more important in this election.  Mike will make a truly excellent judge.  He has been a prosecutor in LA County for over 12 years.  6 1/2 of those years were spent in the Hardcore Gang Division, where he has successfully prosecuted some of Los Angeles' most violent criminals.  He was rated "Well Qualified" by the LA County Bar and was endorsed by the Los Angeles Times, where they stated "Michael Jesic is another prosecutor who has mastered the courtroom and is ready to become a judge." His extensive list of endorsements also includes District Attorney Steve Cooley, Sheriff Lee Baca, Supervisor Mike Antonovich, Councilman Dennis Zine, 30 Superior Court Judges, including both the Presiding and Assistant Presiding Judges of the Los Angeles Superior Court Criminal Division, the Association of Deputy District Attorneys, the Los Angeles Police Protective League, The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs, Crime Victims United and the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor AFL-CIO, consisting of over 800,000 workers in Los Angeles County, and most recently, the Metropolitan News, as well as many others.  Our families and many wonderful friends and neighbors live in Los Angeles County.He is committed to keeping our community safe. If you'd like to read more about his many qualities and qualifications, and about his ability to serve the best interests of the community, please visit his website (www.jesicforjudge.com) and read why he truly is the standout candidate in this race.  At the website, please take note of the other outstanding judicial candidates - Serena Murillo, Hilleri Merritt, Thomas Rubinson, Pat Connolly, Lance Winters, Jared Moses, Kathleen Blanchard, and Michael O'Gara.  There are links to their websites at www.jesicforjudge.com. This race is county-wide.


Is Your Child Allergic... to Good Grades?
Wednesdays - May 21st from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
FREE - Newbury Park Public Library Conference Room
Dr. Gary Erkfritz explains how Allergy Elimination and Nutrition can improve your child's focus and concentration.
Call to RSVP:  Ann 805-371-8084
-  What roles do allergies play in an inability to focus and concentrate?
-  What nutritional deficiencies can cause loss of focus and concentration?
-  What lack of nutrients contribute to neuro-behavioral disorders?


Have your children close to your heart all the time
Special order Alef Bet by Paula's silver and diamond pendant engraved with the name or names of your children. Call for more information to 1-888-253-3238-phone orders only.   Pendant is also available in 14k white gold. Mention Jen's List for a free sterling chain!  Prices are $52 for a single name, $96 for two names, and $140 for three names.  The disks are each the size of a quarter, sterling silver, and there is a .03ct diamond set below each engraved name.



Coyotes 
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-coyotes8-2008may08,0,5147450.story?track=rss


HUTdogs
Offers a web building product that is great for Mom's in business who have a limited budget for a web site.  The HUTdogs QuickSite is an affordable, easy-to-use, do-it-yourself web site solution that demystifies web building.  You can build your site in 2 hours at their fun BYOL (Bring your own laptop) workshops which are like a new fangled "quilting-bee" for web building. For more information go to www.hutdogs.com



New Moms Connect - ADVENTURES IN BABYHOOD
Educational series for new parents - Sponsored by Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
May 20th from 11:00-12:30
You wanna do WHAT? Is there sex after baby?
UPCOMING EVENTS
· JUNE 17 Safety Kids: keeping young children safe
· JULY 15 Healthy foods for baby and parents
· AUGUST 19 From Chaos to Order: organize to your life after baby
· SEPTEMBER 16 Manicures for Moms, babysitting provided
· And more.
3rd Tuesdays of the month from 11:00 am -12:30 pm
Classes offered at JFS Pico/Robertson Storefront
8838 West Pico Blvd. in Los Angele
FREE OF CHARGE Space is limited-reservations required! For more details and to make reservations, contact Gabrielle 310-247-0864 or gkaufman at jfsla.org
New Moms Connect - Education, resources, & support for new parents WARMLINE 323-761-8800 ext. 1028
www.Jfsla.org 


YOZEN FROGURT
A business on Thousand Oaks Blvd., hidden behind a row of trees, boasts a sign that appears to have a catastrophic typo. The mixup, however, is intentional, and is just one of Yozen Frogurt's many charms. The long line snaking out of the building can be daunting, but it goes surprisingly fast, thanks to quick service and an efficient staff. In fact, the customer's longest wait is only as long as the amount of time he/she takes to choose a flavor. Choosing was, by far, one of the most difficult-and time intensive- decisions I have ever made. Luckily, the staff is generous in handing out samples. Yozen Frogurt offers 14 flavors at any given time, each equally delicious. When I went, they s e r v e d the traditional chocolate, vanilla, and oreo, as well as the not-so-conventional peanut butter, pomegranate, and banana cream pie, to name a few. They even offer sugar free chocolate and "White Cloud," which is a tart, plain yogurt. My favorite flavor, by far, was Mango Tango, which had the same consistency as snow. But it doesn't end there. Yozen Frogurt also offers over 30 types of toppings, from sprinkles to nuts, from hot fudge to candy. And, not to mention, an amazing array of fresh fruit. While it sounds extremely similar to PinkBerry,Yozen Frogurt blows its competition out of the water. The flavors, the servings and the prices are better. Even the smallest size is substantial and filling. But if that isn't enough to satisfy one's empty stomach, one needn't fear emptying their wallet for a bigger portion. Each successive size is a mere increase of 25 cents, all the way up to the pint. In the end, my only qualm with Yozen Frogurt is its slogan, "The Healthy Place." While the yogurt is in fact healthy-they display the nutrition facts right next to the available flavors- it becomes just as bad as any ice cream sunday once the toppings are added. Not that it's a bad thing. If anything, Yozen Frogurt caters to both healthy eaters and those with a sweet tooth alike. yozen frogurt
DIMPLY SELICIOUS-The recently opened Yozen Frogurt serves dozens of flavors with a variety of toppings.
2416 E. THOUSAND OAKS BLVD.in THOUSAND OAKS
(805) 520-1236



Dangerous toys still out there -- Send a strong product safety bill to the President
https://secure.consumersunion.org/site/Advocacy?JServSessionIdr007=m30ictiqc1.app46a&cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=1879


Massage
Juli provides in - home massage with extended appointment times including evenings and weekends, a variety of session lengths, and substantial savings over in-home rates.  Sessions are by appointment only.  Please call 310.442.9810 at least 24 - 48 hours in advance to schedule.  Same day requests will be accommodated time permitting. Massage techniques offered include:  Swedish, Deep Tissue, Post Surgical, Injury Recovery, Lymphatic, Pregnancy, Cranio-Sacral and Acupressure.  Appointments are available: Tuesday & Thursday  10:00am - 7:30pm and Sunday 10:30am - 5:30pm. 


"Tied Up in Knotts" 
One-person show about growing up with wonderful, funny dad, Don Knotts.  There are 3 shows; June 12, 14, and 15th. Tickets for Thursday (8 PM) are $7.50, and for Saturday (2 PM) and Sunday (7 PM) only $12.00. To make a reservation please call: (800) 838-3006, to purchase online go to: www.tiedupinknotts.net. The Whitefire Theatre is located at 13500 Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks. For further info, call (818) 505-1229


PROPOSAL STORIES - GOOD AND BAD!
Artist, writer and entrepreneur Gretchen Martin is compiling marriage proposal stories from both men and women for her new book "Proposal Stories - Good and Bad" (working title).  She is interested in hearing your personal proposal stories from the most romantic to the downright rotten.  Please don't be scared to submit your botched proposals and the stories we can all look back on and laugh about in addition to your dreamy accounts! Please also include how long you were together prior to the proposal and what happened after (Did you go through with it?  Are you married with children?  Divorced?  etc.)  Got more than one story?  Hubbie got a different version?  Tell that too! This book will serve as a study as well as a guide for others on what-to-do and what-not-to-do. It will inspire, it will make you laugh, and it will make you feel normal - because these are REAL stories!   Please DO submit your embarrassing tales, as you can submit them to be credited anonymously. This book will be self-published, but if the author is able to contract a publishing deal, there will be deferred pay of $100 if your story is used in addition to a copy of the book. You will also be acknowledged/credited in whatever way you wish...couple's name, full name, first name, anonymous, city and state only, etc. If your story is chosen, you will be requested to sign a release, approve any editing and you would get a guarantee in writing. Publish your story to share in the pages of history! Be an example (good or bad!) for other couples considering taking the leap!  Please pass this information on to your married, once married, engaged, proposed or once-proposed-to friends! Don't forget to provide your complete contact information should your story be chosen. Email stories to: WillYouMailToMe at yahoo.com



Handyman Lead
Joel Benoit is a great handyman. He's an all-around, general, handyman.  does carpentry, light construction, electric, painting, furniture assembly, etc. #310-926-8550, and he goes by "fly-fishing handyman" as he is also a fly fisherman. For a reference, please email Natasha Levinger at natashalevinger at gmail.com



2 Bedroom Condo in Palm Desert available for rent
List member Jen Berger has a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo in Palm Desert available for vacation rentals.  Stay for one night, stay for a month...no minimum stay required.  Get more info at http://www.vrbo.com/51557
25% off rates for list members.  Contact Jen at jenberger77 at hotmail.com, or 818-326-9605.


More to do this weekend:
20th Annual Dinner Dance "Revenge of the 80's" 
Saturday, May 17. Many of the cool things they  are auctioning are available to bid on now on EBAY including a guitar signed by Duran Duran's John Taylor and an official football  signed by Eli Manning, the Giants MVP of this year's Superbowl (tell your hubbies!) Check it out and tell your friends, but hurry the ebay auction ends this Saturday:
http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dllViewUserPage&userid=parents4carpenter
AND
WEST L.A. MUSIC & DW DRUMS PRESENTS STEPHEN PERKINS CLINIC 
Stephen Perkins, founding member of Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros, has recorded and toured with The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, No Doubt, and numerous others. Perkins is known for his distinct drumming style that involves heavy use of polyrhythms and African accents. Don't miss the opportunity to learn his signature drum techniques and meet one of the most renowned drummers of 90s alternative rock! The clinic happens SATURDAY, MAY 17th 2008, 3PM - 5PM at West L.A. Music Amphitheater, 11345 Santa Monica Blvd. in L.A.
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Gan Camarillo Preschool(Former Los Primeros Elementary School)OPEN HOUSE BBQ.
THIS Sunday at 3:00pm 
EXIT 101 FWY NORTH at LEWIS Rd.  TURN LEFT AT THE EXIT (onto Daily Dr.) THEN MAKE THE FIRST LEFT at ARNEIL, THEN FIRST RIGHT at VENTURA BLVD. THEN THE FIRST LEFT INTO ELM STREET. WE ARE ON THE RIGHT SIDE as soon as you turn into Elm.
Meet the director & other happy Gan Izzy families, see past schedules, Tour the facilities, Super fun activities for kids aged  2-11 y.o.  Bring the whole family! **Delicious Kosher BBQ Chicken, Burgers, Hotdogs, Salads & More! Camp Dates: July 7- Aug 15. RSVP: 805-383-9070 www.GanIzzyCamarillo.com
**Food Costs $10 person or $25 family 

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